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  Buyers 'still insecure about online car auctions' 15 Dec 2009 (News)
  Online car auctions nearly doubled in 2009, leading industry figures to predict that one in four autos could be bought over the internet by 2015. Auto eBid researchers also revealed, however, that despite the jump in activity, as many as 72 per cent does not feel completely secure purchasing items this way.
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  Vauxhall to showcase 'best of British' 15 Jul 2009 (News)
  Buying a car can often lead a consumer into wondering a bit more about the industry as a whole - and for those who are curious, Vauxhall is set to show off the best of British. A nine-strong convoy of cars and vans to London is set to drive through Parliament Square today (July 15th).
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  Vehicle owners 'should hide their keys' 22 Jan 2009 (News)
  Andrew Smith, managing director at Cobra UK, said there were other things motorists could do to protect their cars. He claimed: "A tracking device is a thief's worst enemy, as it can lead police to the exact location of the vehicle." Meanwhile, following the theft of Princess Beatrice's BMW last month, security company Tracker reminded drivers never to leave cars unattended with keys in the ignition.
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  Does your car have a spare wheel? Or is it a can of foam? We want to know 7 Oct 2010 (News)
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  Low-mileage cars lead the way at Anglia 9 Apr 2014 (News)
  132-mile Volvo 340 leads the way with a guide book-busting final price of £5250...
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  Free Dual Control Driving School Offer from KIA 2 Apr 2009 (News)
  Up from the Rio, comes the cee'd range - KIA's European designed and European built car - which comes with a seven-year warranty. Combine that industry-leading warranty with an industry-leading driving school offer (£750 discount, free insurance, free dual controls, discount fuel card and bumper mouldings) on the five-door cee'd and three-door pro_cee'd and you'd be hard pushed for a reason not to buy.
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  Stirling Moss leads record-breaking Silverstone parade 30 Jul 2014 (News)
  Racing legend Stirling Moss led a record number of GP cars on a lap of Silverstone last Sunday to celebrate the circuit’s 50th Grand Prix.
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  Millers Announces an Ethanol Protecting Additive for Older Petrol Engines 1 May 2014 (News)
  The products include EPS, which provides ethanol protection and VSPe Power Plus, which provides ethanol protection, lead replacement and an octane boost of up to 20 points. More at  www.millersoils.co.uk
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  Preview: Castle Combe Autumn Classic, 6 October 1 Oct 2013 (News)
  Jaguars will be the celebrated marque at this year’s Autumn Classic event, held at Castle Combe on Sunday 6 October. There will be special parade lead by Jaguar test driver Norman Dewis. The Jaguar Parade will see Norman at the wheel of the replica XJ13 owned by Harold Webb (above). Also, with the news that the famous Ecurie Ecosse Race Collection is to be auctioned off later in the year, it might be the very last opportunity, certainly on a race circuit, to see the transporter and some of the Ecurie Ecosse cars including the ex-Jim Clark Tojeiro.
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  Ford Fiesta is CAP's Used Car of The Year 17 Dec 2012 (News)
  Ford Fiesta continues to top the UK sales charts and the range's appeal will be boosted by the arrival of the facelifted new models in January 2013. The updated car will featuring class-leading fuel economy from six powertrains with CO2 emissions under 100g/km, as well as leading driver assistance and safety features including Active City Stop, SYNC with Emergency Assistance and MyKey. Mark Norman, of CAP, said: 'It is always tempting for the motoring media and other industry observers to take ‘the petrol head’ approach when giving awards to cars which excite them, but the CAP Used Car of the Year Award recognises the contribution a car makes to both consumers and dealers.'
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  Hyundai To Launch New Czech Built SUV at Frankfurt 18 Aug 2009 (News)
  Hyundai will strengthen its position as one of the leading brands in the European crossover sector when it presents an all-new addition to the brand’s line-up at the Frankfurt Motor Show next month.  The ix35 joins the C-segment to replace the successful Tucson.
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  SAVE £2,555 ON A RENAULT CLIO WITH AUTOBYTEL 27 May 2005 (News)
  www.autobytel.co.uk , part of the giant Inchcape Group and one of the leading UK Internet car sites, has announced an exclusive offer on pre-registered three door Renault Clio 1.2 Dynamiques. This is a £2,555 discount off the manufacturer's list price of £9,550, which reduces the car's price to just £6,995.
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  Internet sites compete over Zafira 3 Aug 2001 (News)
  Broker4cars appears to have the edge, if only because it claims to offer immediate delivery and a slightly keener price against Showroom4cars' six-week lead time. Other benefits could even out the difference though. www.showroom4cars.com / www.broker4cars.co.uk
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  Save 65% on a 2 Year Old SAAB at Motorpoint 30 May 2009 (News)
  "Save" £16,168 on a two year old SAAB from www.motorpoint.co.uk , Scotland's leading car supermarket, and Britain's leading car supermarket chain over the next seven days Steal of the Week SAAB 9-5 2.3t Vector Sport 4dr Auto. 07 Reg. Only 17,609 miles at £8,799 - a saving of £16,168 on list price when new* This model comes fitted with ABS, Air Bags, Alloy Wheels, CD Player, Central Locking, Climate Control, Cruise Control, Electric Mirrors, Electric Windows, Power Steering and Traction Control. 28.2 MPG (combined) Deal of the Week Vauxhall Astra 1.4 16v Club 5dr Manual. 08 Reg.
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  Profits up for used car dealers in February 19 Mar 2015 (News)
  The average sale price of a part-exchange used car rose by more than eight per cent in February compared to January, leading to bigger profits for dealers. That’s according to a report by automotive data analyst Manheim UK, which reveals that the average selling price of a part-exchange car during the month was £3536.
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  Brand New Hyundai Just £4,995 5 Jul 2007 (News)
  The new prices reflect savings of approximately £1,000. Both cars come with Hyundai’s industry leading five-year unlimited warranty, six year anti-perforation warranty as well as three years Hyundai RAC assistance offering complete peace of mind for Hyundai owners. Buyers choosing the Hyundai Getz have the added incentive of being able to purchase 3 years or 30,000 miles servicing for just £99.00, which represents a potential saving of £762.00.
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  The MoT Files 2017: Van manufacturers ranked from best to worst 16 Oct 2017 (News)
  That makes logical sense really – vans generally cover twice as many miles as your average car. They also lead hard lives, pounding up and the roads full of tools and equipment. We’ve analysed previously unseen MoT data from the Government to reveal the best and worst van manufacturers for MoT performance. 
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  Mondeo Cruise Control Recall 29 Aug 2001 (News)
  5,500 2001 model year Mondeos fitted with cruise control and built October 2000 to July 2001 have been recalled because water ingress can corrode the electrics leading to failure to switch off. No resultant accidents reported as yet, but all owners of 2001MY Mondeos fitted with cruise control should not use it until the system has been checked and replaced if necessary.
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  Report: Flying Scotsman 2014 7 Apr 2014 (News)
  Despite heading further north for this year’s Flying Scotsman Rally, it was a team from the south of the UK that went on to win the three-day 600-mile event, after a ferocious battle for the lead. William Medcalf and David Kirkham crossed the finish line at Gleneagles in their Bentley Super Sports to claim the win, with Paul Carter and John Bayliss in the Bentley Derby, less than a minute behind in second.
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  Updated Punto Range, from £6,499 4 May 2002 (News)
  FIAT has updated and simplified its Punto range, with a new lead-in Mia model at £6,499 on the road and the standard range starting at £6,999. A bonus is the choice of either one year’s ‘free’ insurance when the car is run on FIAT’s i-deal PCP, or 0% finance with 30% deposit when bought on HP.